History of Survivors Of Suicide Loss

The Survivors of Suicide Loss group evolved from a Traumatic Death support group started in February, 1981, by the Grief Center of Episcopal Community Services. As a result of apparent need, a group specially oriented to suicide deaths was established in March of the same year. By January 1982, the number of survivors had increased to the extent that an additional monthly meeting was added in order to enhance the support and intimacy that is so important to our group. As the attendance and public interest swelled, S.O.S.L. became involved in sensitizing police, coroners, clergy, counselors, funeral directors and other members of the community to the special needs of persons surviving the death of a loved one by suicide.

Currently, S.O.S.L. is actively involved in educating the community about suicide and its effect on surviving family and friends - providing information about grief-related services. Survivors of Suicide Loss - San Diego County is part of an international network that has been established to foster new support groups and to provide information about grief-related services and referrals in North America.

From its inception, the S.O.S.L. group goal has been to provide a relaxed, caring environment of mutual support and understanding in which to give comfort and help to one another - a place to regain our sense of hope for future happiness.

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SOSL is committed to supporting survivors and preventing suicide. Your financial help is needed to maintain our services. We are a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Please contact us at info@soslsd.org if you are giving in memory of a loved one. Click on the button above to make your donation.